LION ROAD, DA6 8NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA6 8NW

LION ROAD, DA6 8NW, Bexley has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.14 per 1,000 population. This DA6 8NW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA6 postcode area, which has experienced 168 crimes and a crime rate of 14.25 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA6 8NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 8NW, encompassing approximately 4040 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA6 8NW area, explore the DA6 8NW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DA6 8NW Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Royal Oak Road with total crimes: 4

LION ROAD, DA6 8NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.147.69%
Vehicle crime63.46500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.48-25.00%
Drugs51.48-50.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Shoplifting30.740.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Robbery20.49100.00%
Public order20.49-33.33%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.901200.00%
Drugs103.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.470.00%
Public order31.980.00%
Shoplifting30.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.25-95.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.3433.33%
Shoplifting104.9525.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.4728.57%
Public order82.230.00%
Vehicle crime61.9820.00%
Drugs41.48300.00%
Other theft20.99-66.67%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Burglary10.25-80.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.87-31.82%
Shoplifting83.7133.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.98-36.36%
Other theft61.730.00%
Vehicle crime51.4825.00%
Burglary51.2425.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Robbery10.25-66.67%
Drugs10.25-80.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.07340.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.4483.33%
Public order72.7275.00%
Shoplifting61.7320.00%
Other theft61.480.00%
Drugs51.480.00%
Vehicle crime41.2433.33%
Burglary40.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.99100.00%
Robbery30.99200.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68.66-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.480.00%
Shoplifting51.48-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences51.24-72.22%
Public order41.240.00%
Vehicle crime30.99-50.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-50.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.600.00%
Other theft104.450.00%
Shoplifting72.470.00%
Vehicle crime61.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.480.00%
Public order41.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.990.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Drugs20.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
June 20241
April 202420
January 202415
December 202322
November 20235
October 202318

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
April 20244
January 20241
December 20235
October 20232

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20248
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 202410
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20249
January 20247
December 202311
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA6 8NW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Royal Oak Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Martin Dene
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Hawthorn Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Methuen Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Banks Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Broadway
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Sandford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Emerton Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Freta Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Queen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Ethronvi Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Pickford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sunland Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Robin Hood Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1